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forklift

American

[fawrk-lift] / ˈfɔrkˌlɪft /

noun

Also called forklift truck,. Also called fork truck. a small vehicle with two power-operated prongs at the front that can be slid under heavy loads and then raised for moving and stacking materials in warehouses, shipping depots, etc.

verb (used with object)

to move or stack by forklift.

Etymology

Origin of forklift

First recorded in 1940–45; fork + lift

Example Sentences

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Some of the employees still work there, including Jorge Cuervo, the production supervisor, and Fabian Diaz, who mans the forklift.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

In the same month, activist investor Elliott Investment Management confirmed it had built a 5.0% stake in auto-parts and forklift maker Toyota Industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

It believes Toyota Motor’s offer to buy the forklift maker is too low.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

With Cognex, it’s an expensive forklift that works.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 12, 2025

The bin had to be emptied, and I couldn’t operate the loader—a massive forklift with a telescopic arm and wide, black wheels that were taller than I was.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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